The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has reassured displaced residents of Kurmin Wali of its sustained commitment to the safe rescue of persons abducted from the community, amid concerns over the pace of ongoing rescue operations.
In a release signed by Director of Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the military acknowledged the anxiety and distress of affected families, stressing that the safe recovery and reintegration of all kidnapped victims remain a top operational priority.
The AFN dismissed claims of diminished security response, explained that troops, in collaboration with other security agencies, are conducting sustained, intelligence-driven operations within Kurmin Wali and adjoining forested areas believed to be hideouts of the kidnappers.
According to the military, the operations involve coordinated ground patrols, surveillance missions, intelligence gathering, and carefully targeted actions aimed at locating the abductors and securing the release of the victims without compromising their safety.
Major General Onoja noted that operational restraint observed in certain situations is a deliberate tactical decision designed to safeguard the captives and prevent unintended casualties. While specific operational details remain classified for security reasons, he assured that determined efforts are ongoing to dismantle the criminal networks behind the abductions.
He reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s constitutional mandate to protect lives and property, assuring that operations will continue until the kidnapped victims of Kurmin Wali are safely reunited with their families, while appealing for public patience, support, and cooperation.
